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Philadelphian's Madrid Bagel Shop Bridges Cultures Amid Rising Hate

1/25/2026

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Cohen Celebrates Sephardic Heritage

Tamara Cohen, a Philadelphian, opened Mazál bagel restaurant in Madrid in 2020, filling a gap for Jewish food.
After moving to Spain in 2015, she traced Sephardic roots through a citizenship law for descendants of Jews expelled in 1492.
Her restaurant has popularized bagels among locals, with challah sales rising from 10 to 150 per week, while there was a 60% increase in hate crimes in 2024.

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Real Madrid Faces Trial

Real Madrid Club de Fútbol may face trial for alleged environmental violations tied to Bernabéu concerts.
The Residents’ Association for those Affected by the Bernabéu (AVPB) filed legal action in 2024 over noise pollution.
A judge indicted the club's CEO and a subsidiary for knowingly renting the venue without adequate sound insulation.
The club has canceled or rescheduled concerts to meet regulations, while AVPB cites overwhelming decibel evidence.

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Cohen Celebrates Sephardic Heritage

Tamara Cohen, a Philadelphian, opened Mazál bagel restaurant in Madrid in 2020, filling a gap for Jewish food.
After moving to Spain in 2015, she traced Sephardic roots through a citizenship law for descendants of Jews expelled in 1492.
Her restaurant has popularized bagels among locals, with challah sales rising from 10 to 150 per week, while there was a 60% increase in hate crimes in 2024.

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